Chapter 2: Water and Organic Molecules Quiz

A solution with a pH of 3 is ________ times as acidic as one with a pH of 6.

1,000

Cellulose is

A material found in cell walls.

Substances that donate hydrogen ions (protons) to a solution are called

Acids

If a molecule consists of two or more different kinds of atoms, it is a(n)

Compound

A substance that releases hydrogen ions in water is a base.

False

Glycerol and fatty acids are the building blocks for

Fats (Triglycerides)

What property does water have that is unique when compared to all other natural substances?

It is found in all three states

___________ are a common fuel nutrient that has triglyceride as a storage form.

Lipids

___________ are the primary components of the plasma membranes of most cells.

Lipids

A solution with a pH of 7 is considered to be

Neutral